![]() “A clever mystery that weaves art and murder into a rich, colorful tapestry set against the backdrop of the real-life controversy surrounding the death of Vincent van Gogh. Schwartz, author of The Last Voice You Hear Expertly exploring the mystery of Van Gogh’s death, the authors serve us French food and wine along the very enjoyable way.” The plot is tight, the subject engaging, and the characters suitably attractive, villainous, and occasionally sexy. “The best novel yet in an already strong series. Longworth, author of The Mystery of the Lost Cézanne Draine and Hinden’s eccentric and amiable characters (one of whom happens to be a murderer) gather together to share delicious meals, amble through medieval villages, and argue about van Gogh’s art, life, and mysterious death in this charming whodunit.” “A thoroughly engaging romp set in the olive groves above the French Riviera. Mystery devotees who want an atmospheric crime novel with an art history slant such as Iain Pears’s ‘Jonathan Argyll’ books will enjoy this series.” “Making their third sleuthing appearance (after The Body in Bodega Bay), Nora and Toby are utterly delightful. “Into the mix of personalities, the authors weave in tantalizing snippets of letters written by Isabelle’s grandfather about his acquaintance with the extremely moody and vulnerable Van Gogh in 1890. Long ago, Michael worked a summer as a waiter in Saint-Paul-de-Vence and fell in love with the village. They are professors emeriti of EnglishĪt the University of Wisconsin–Madison. ![]() They also coauthored the memoir A Castle in the Backyard: The Dream of a House in France and translated The Walnut Cookbook by Jean-Luc Toussaint. But someone wants to stop Nora and Toby’sĪmateur sleuthing, and what happens next is no joke.Īre coauthors of the mysteries Murder in Lascaux and The Body in Bodega Bay, the first two novels featuring Nora Barnes and Toby Sandler. Quirky conference members, one by one, fall under police suspicion and theĪmused gaze of Nora’s husband, Toby Sandler. But on the night before the conference, an elderly French woman who’d promised to reveal important evidence is found face down in the village fountain, and her Chanel briefcase is nowhere to be seen.ĭuring a week of academic squabbling, dining, romance, and suspense, the When art historian Nora Barnes returns to France for a Van Gogh conference in the charming medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, she’s expecting a vigorous debate about whether the famed artist’s suicide was actually a homicide. Who shot Vincent van Gogh? And who would kill to know it? Photo: Front cover of the Persian edition of Michael Bird’s book “Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories”.Honorable Mention, Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award, Council for Wisconsin Writers She has had exhibitions in Bristol, Bath, London and Stockholm. Kate Evans is a freelance illustrator with clients including HarperCollins, The Guardian, Macmillan Books, National Geographic, Transport for London and V&A Magazine. ![]() He currently holds a Goodison Fellowship at the British Library, where he is researching the oral history of modern British art. He has also published many essays and articles, and lectures widely. His books include “100 Ideas that Changed Art”. Michael Bird is also a radio broadcaster. Let your child discover the wonder of art and history with “Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories”. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their artwork. It also includes reproductions of featured artworks, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art.Īn essential reference book for all children who love art and stories, this book is the perfect blend of both. The book is made up of 68 chapters of stories about art through the ages. Take an enthralling journey by means of this book through 40,000 years of art and learn about everything from cave paintings to Cubism! Narges Entekhabi is the translator of the book originally published in 2016. Published by Now, the Persian edition also carries the original illustrations by Kate Evans. TEHRAN – “Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children’s History of Art” by the British author and art historian Michael Bird has been published in Persian.
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